Connexis Search Group

We’re recruiting on behalf of a confidential biotechnology company seeking a Senior Scientist to develop, optimize, and scale cell culture and upstream bioprocesses. This hands-on role combines laboratory research, process improvement, and technology transfer into production.
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Design and optimize cell culture and upstream processes, including strain improvement, media optimization, and scalability.</li>
<li>Transfer processes from R&amp;D into production, ensuring reproducibility, accurate documentation, and performance validation.</li>
<li>Troubleshoot processes to improve yield, cost efficiency, robustness, and consistency.</li>
<li>Collaborate with downstream purification, analytical, and manufacturing teams.</li>
<li>Provide technical project leadership, managing development timelines, deliverables, and scientific strategy.</li>
<li>Support lab-, pilot-, and commercial-scale cell culture operations in alignment with GMP, quality, and safety standards.</li>
<li>Maintain SOPs, batch records, development reports, and validation documentation within the Quality Management System.</li>
<li>Support equipment and consumables planning, cost control, and reporting on scientific progress and production performance.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>M.S. in Biology or a related scientific field.</li>
<li>Previous research laboratory experience.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.</li>
<li>Effective scientific documentation and communication skills.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Experience
<ul>
<li>At least one year of professional, non-school work after graduation.</li>
<li>Hands-on cell culture or upstream process development.</li>
<li>Media optimization, process scale-up, or R&amp;D-to-production technology transfer.</li>
<li>Experience working with GMP practices, SOPs, or quality systems.</li>
</ul>

Sr. Scientist Upstream Process Dev (Cell Culture)

Sr. Scientist Upstream Process Dev (Cell Culture)

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